Mandan Fire Department
Mandan, ND · Morton County
Mandan Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mandan, ND (Morton County), with 1 station and 39 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 39
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 250 ND depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Mandan, ND
- County
- Morton County
- FDID
- 30213
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-00671 | $987,900 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the North Dakota average
How Mandan Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Dakota. It is larger than 84% of the 250 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 13
- ND departments
- 338
What This Data Tells You About Mandan Fire Department
Mandan Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Mandan, within Morton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. North Dakota has 338 registered fire departments and 7,271 total personnel, averaging roughly 22 staff per department. Mandan Fire Department runs 77% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 6,600 fires, 13 fire deaths, and 72% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Mandan Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $987,900 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Mandan Fire Department have? ▼
Mandan Fire Department has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 77% above the North Dakota average of 22 per department.
Does Mandan Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Mandan Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Mandan Fire Department operate? ▼
Mandan Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Mandan Fire Department? ▼
Mandan Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Morton County, ND. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Mandan Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Mandan Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $987,900 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota has 338 fire departments with 7,271 total personnel. 72% are volunteer departments.
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